Luther Elementary School
Tel:
(414)766-5326
- Luther Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Luther Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 226 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Luther Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Luther Elementary School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1292 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 80% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Milwaukee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Luther Elementary School is South Milwaukee High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Milwaukee Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rawson Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Milwaukee Rawson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
0.7 miles
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414)766-2904 0.7 PK-5 463 - South Milwaukee Lakeview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 322 students
0.8 miles
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414)766-5252 0.8 PK-5 322 - South Milwaukee South Milwaukee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1160 students
0.9 miles
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414)766-5100 0.9 9-12 1160 - South Milwaukee South Milwaukee Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 690 students
0.9 miles
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414)766-5800 0.9 6-8 690 - Cudahy Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 119 students
1.5 miles
5845 S Swift Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414)294-7150 1.5 PK-5 119
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